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Internet Safety

AFO is dedicated to making the Internet as safe as possible. Unfortunately, there is much more to it than blocking pornographic and violent sites. You should always start with a filtered internet service provider or a web filter for your current service to protect you and your family from internet predators.

AFO believes knowledge is the best weapon for online protection of your children. Before you let anyone in your family (including yourself) "surf the net" please know how to best protect yourself and your family. We would also add, never (even with protected internet service) let your children browse the internet without keeping a close eye on where they are going. The best way to do this is to have the computer located in an area of the house that has a lot of traffic, like the living room or kitchen. If this is not an option make sure the computer is where you can see the screen at a moments notice. In other words, the moment you walk into the room you should be able to see the screen. Also make use of the history and accountability tools available with a good filter.

Safety Tips from the FBI • Never give out identifying information such as Name, Home Address, School Name, or Telephone Number in a public message such as   at a chat room or on bulletin boards. Never send a person a picture of you without first checking with your parent or guardian. • Never respond to email messages or social site postings that are: Suggestive, Obscene, Belligerent, Threatening, Make You Feel   Uncomfortable • Be careful when someone offers you something for nothing, such as gifts and money. Be very careful about any offers that involve   your coming to a meeting or having someone visit your house. • Tell your parent or guardian right away if you come across any information that makes you feel uncomfortable. • Never arrange a face to face meeting without telling your parent or guardian. If your parent or guardian agree to the meeting, make   sure that you meet in a public place and have a parent or guardian with you. • Remember that people online may not be who they seem. Because you can't see or even hear the person it would be easy for   someone to misrepresent him or herself. Thus, someone indicating that "she" is a "12-year-old-girl" could in reality be an older man. • Be sure that you are dealing with someone that you and your parents know and trust before giving out any personal information   about yourself via E-mail. • Be sure you really know your "online friends" just as you know all of your other friends.